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San Francisco is a global destination and many of my clients travel in from all around the world. This session was a special treat, as it was a local couple that got engaged and wanted to celebrate with portraits at a couple of iconic locations. The first location was Maiden Lane where the groom owns […]
Finding a touch of European romance in a venue can be hard to find stateside. One worth noting is hidden just an hour south of Portland, Oregon. Château de Michellia is a luxury french style chateau tucked away in a quiet residential area, the greenery opening up to a grand estate to behold. Surrounded by […]
When you think of Nashville, honkytonks full of loud music and a bustling Broadway come to mind but we took things slow and classic for this portrait session at Cheekwood Estate. Cheekwood is a 1930s estate with an art museum and picturesque botanical gardens about 20 minutes outside of downtown Nashville in the Belle Meade […]
Filoli Gardens is one of our clients favorite locations to take portraits in the San Francisco Bay Area. Once a private estate, this oasis in Woodside, California is beautiful anytime of the year for portraits. Our couple described having romantic, elegant and timeless portraits for their engagement. Upon request we are happy to offer suggestions […]
Full weekend weddings are starting to become the norm when loved ones are gathering from across the miles. Our couple gathered their loved ones in northern California to celebrate their wedding at Yokayo Ranch. There was an abundance of love, laughter and delicious feasts for the eyes and beyond. The details throughout the day were […]
This bay area couple brought the love and laughs at their engagement session in the city. We started at the iconic San Francisco City Hall where the couple got to shine in the beautiful light and grand architecture. We always recommend getting to city hall early morning so you don’t have to deal with crowds, […]
Gamble Gardens is a Palo Alto wedding venue that is steeped in charm and history. This private estate became public in 1985 and features lush gardens, a picturesque fountain area and traditional architecture throughout it’s buildings. The bride and her party got ready in the carriage house, light streaming in through the window panes. Weddings […]
San Francisco has character. Whether old haunts or trendy coffee joints, the city has old bones that give it a quintessential charm. That is to say it is the perfect setting for an engagement portrait session, especially for a local couple that lives it’s lore. We started their session early in the morning, before the […]
Palo Alto may be known for it’s tech companies and it’s well known university presence, but there are hidden gems dotted throughout this verdant city. This sweet couple wanted to celebrate their new addition to the family amidst the colorful blooms of Gamble Garden, a free community garden area on a historic property. Every season […]